Agree - there seems to be a lot of discussion about what changes we need to make in our tax policies, healthcare or other social welfare programs in the U.S. I much prefer the practical information from other contributors that actually provide information that can be used to improve retirement outcomes and mitigate the various risks. We can all watch the news or go on X to debate politics.
Opinions on the legitimacy of taxes don't provide any helpful information forward retirement planning or finances. And opinions on what taxes should be and who should pay them is of course a political discussion as it involves voting and government to impose them. So yes you are initiating a political discussion.
Of course I agree that property taxes or any other significant expense should be factored into your plan. I'm not sure how the emphasis on the politics of taxes furthers the goals of financial planning and retirement advice. I don't think on a forum like this we are going to change the amount of property taxes or how they are structured to meet political goals. I think there are many other places to express your opinions on property taxes.
Seems like you are allowing the tail to wag the dog. You seem to be making life decisions based on all the tax rules and age requirements of various instruments vs enjoying a new deck or first class seats on a long flight now. You can't take it with you.
Seems that way. Your tone is always that of a know it all and when someone calls you out you either deny or take a holier than thou tone. It would be nice if you could comment on financial topics without the attitude. Thanks
I think RDQ is impervious to down votes or comments. I think he just wants attention and he gets it by ranting on topics he knows will garner strong responses.
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Agree - there seems to be a lot of discussion about what changes we need to make in our tax policies, healthcare or other social welfare programs in the U.S. I much prefer the practical information from other contributors that actually provide information that can be used to improve retirement outcomes and mitigate the various risks. We can all watch the news or go on X to debate politics.
Post: Shouldn’t property taxes be a realistic part of retirement planning? Sorry, I think this is a major financial and social issue.
Link to comment from September 24, 2026
Opinions on the legitimacy of taxes don't provide any helpful information forward retirement planning or finances. And opinions on what taxes should be and who should pay them is of course a political discussion as it involves voting and government to impose them. So yes you are initiating a political discussion.
Post: Shouldn’t property taxes be a realistic part of retirement planning? Sorry, I think this is a major financial and social issue.
Link to comment from September 24, 2026
Of course I agree that property taxes or any other significant expense should be factored into your plan. I'm not sure how the emphasis on the politics of taxes furthers the goals of financial planning and retirement advice. I don't think on a forum like this we are going to change the amount of property taxes or how they are structured to meet political goals. I think there are many other places to express your opinions on property taxes.
Post: Shouldn’t property taxes be a realistic part of retirement planning? Sorry, I think this is a major financial and social issue.
Link to comment from September 24, 2026
This is slop.
Post: Retirement Plan
Link to comment from March 8, 2026
The link to WSJ article does not work for me unless I buy a subscription.
Post: James Choi of Yale Investment Formula Says You Need More Stocks
Link to comment from February 26, 2026
Seems like you are allowing the tail to wag the dog. You seem to be making life decisions based on all the tax rules and age requirements of various instruments vs enjoying a new deck or first class seats on a long flight now. You can't take it with you.
Post: Waiting Until We Turn 70
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Do you know if the analysis assumes what a single person needs for retirement or for a couple? thx
Post: How Much to Save to Retire?
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Seems that way. Your tone is always that of a know it all and when someone calls you out you either deny or take a holier than thou tone. It would be nice if you could comment on financial topics without the attitude. Thanks
Post: re RDQ’s “down arrows” —> My 1 cent :
Link to comment from August 31, 2025
I think RDQ is impervious to down votes or comments. I think he just wants attention and he gets it by ranting on topics he knows will garner strong responses.
Post: re RDQ’s “down arrows” —> My 1 cent :
Link to comment from August 31, 2025
Do you ever concede a point to anybody Dick? You like to poke the bear and get reactions from people.
Post: Rehashing the age 70 thing. Tell Dear Dickie what is it that he doesn’t get about SS at age 70?
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